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Cheap car rentals at Sydney Airport
| Economy | ₱18,992/day |
| Compact | ₱19,077/day |
| Intermediate | ₱21,806/day |
| Standard | ₱21,552/day |
| SUV | ₱23,481/day |
| Full-size SUV | ₱19,839/day |
| Passenger van | ₱21,189/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₱14,811/day |
| Compact SUV | ₱18,707/day |
| Standard SUV | ₱18,930/day |
| Supplier choice | ₱18,984/day |
Top tips for renting a car at Sydney Airport
- Sydney is a very large city in Australia, and choosing car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is an ideal way to take control of your holiday and explore the expanse of the city on your own steam, without paying exorbitant taxi fees or trying all your might to figure out the public transport system. Driving a Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport car hire means doing more in a day than you could with public transport, like spending time at Bondi Beach and then walking through the Botanical Gardens on the same day.
- Sydney Airport is one of the largest airports in the world, so it's good to know how to return your car hire there. Follow the road into Airport Drive; you'll see the runway on your left. Follow the T1 Terminal sign to the international terminal, and then follow the Rental Car Returns sign as it goes to your right. Follow the green Rental Car signs into the car park and use the signs overhead to navigate to your car hire company; park in one of the available spots and return the keys.
- If you don’t plan on returning to Sydney Airport, you can find major car hire companies that have rental locations in other parts of the city instead, to arrange a different drop-off location. Make sure you arrange this with the company ahead of time, and you may need to pay an extra fee.
- The difficult times to arrange car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are usually between 06:30 and 09:30, as well as between 16:30 and 18:30. These are the peak times at the airport and they can be incredibly busy. Book online through KAYAK to avoid availability problems, and try to steer clear of these times when hiring a car. Be aware that weekends are typically very busy as well, so be prepared to wait for your vehicle; ensure everything is prebooked and paid for beforehand to avoid more delays.
- Book your rental car at Sydney Airport at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Sydney Airport
What do I need for car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
First off, you need to be 21 years or older to hire a car at the airport and must have had your licence for at least 12 months. Anyone younger than 25 is likely to be charged extra and be limited to smaller models. Car hire companies accept full driver's licences in English. You must bring a valid credit card with your name on it, and if you've booked online, the card used and the owner of that card must be present. You'll also need a valid form of ID other than your licence, like a passport.
Where do I find the car hire desks at the airport?
There are several major international car hire companies working out of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, including SIXT, AVIS and Hertz. You'll find the company desks at the T1 International Arrivals hall. You'll fill out paperwork here and be given the keys, then be directed to the multi-storey car park P7, on the ground level, where the final inspection will take place and you'll get your vehicle.
What amenities does the car hire centre at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport offer?
There is no dedicated car hire centre located at the airport; the companies operate out of the airport and a car park. The car park doesn't have any amenities, but you will have access to the airport Arrivals hall amenities before you leave the airport. The airport is home to all the facilities you’d need, including toilets with baby-changing facilities, restaurants, shops, ATMs, currency exchange and more. Make sure to use the facilities you need before heading to the car hire collection desks.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Sydney Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at East Coast Car Rentals (₱1,749/day), Alpha (₱2,029/day) and Apex (₱2,067/day).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Sydney Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sydney Airport to off-airport locations include Ace Rental Cars, AeroDrive, Alamo, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Avis, Budget, CarHood, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar.
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport car rental reviews and directory
Firefly
10.0
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6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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8.0
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10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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You pick up the car at Hertz.... though it is not obvious from any of the booking materials.Cons:
Tell us that the car is picked up at Hertz4.4 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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Aside from the car itself nothing! Terrible service, would NOT recommend!Cons:
The service is terrible. Don't bother booking with these people. Not worth my time giving this anymore energy.4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2018
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I like the car provided during this service.Cons:
Personnel attending is not friendly at all. Misleading information was given, 2 of them said i will have $100 back upon return, only to find out during return that there is No deposit to return as it wasn't place in the written contract.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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Nice.Easy.Go! The car which i rented is clean,comfortable & Smooth. Good maintainance! I will definitely come back again to Firefly for a rent. Thank You!Fox
10.0
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1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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Apex
9.7
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6 reviewsCleanliness
9.7
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9.4
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9.4
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8.8
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
No Birds
9.3
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3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2022
Sixt
8.4
Very good
20 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.4
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8.2
Value for money
8.7
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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NothingCons:
When we arrived, there was no car available!Alamo
8.0
Very good
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
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8.0
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8.0
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8.0
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2019
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We paid additional for an suv which was not available. Instead they gave us an old small sedan with dings and scratches all over it. Would have gone with the cheaper rate had I known I would be getting such a poor vehicle.5.6 Fair
Jan 2018
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Prompt serviceCons:
We paid for an SUV, and when we got to pick-up there were none left. We were given a golden Astra saloon car, which is not what I wanted and not what I paid for. The service assistant told me that as we had already paid, there was nothing he can do - which is unreasonable. He then said we could bring the car back half full, as compensation - when we dropped the car off there was no record of this and we were told we would be charged for the lack of fuel. I am unsatisfied with the whole experience of your company.5.6 Fair
Nov 2017
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Did not get the vehicle I ordered and had to put up with my husband complaining the whole trip about the car. What I paid was more than the hatch that I received but no refund. Quite a bit of damage on the vehicle.Avis
7.7
Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
8.0
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8.0
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7.3
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6.0 Okay
Jan 2024
7.6 Good
Jan 2020
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Pick up and drop off both very easyCons:
Obviously previous occupants had spilt coffee around centre console and cleaners had missed it5.6 Fair
Feb 2018
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Did not specfy any where the type of fuel on the car or paperwork2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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We booked a car from Avis at the Sydney Airport and when we went to pickup the car they told us that they don't have the car that we booked. The Manager Mahmood was we rude and even was refusing to give us any vehicle. I don't understand why a company like Avis hire people like him? I don't recommend this car rental location to anyone.6.4 Okay
Dec 2016
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The location is good and the PaperWorks are simple.Cons:
The remote control was broken, and the rear trunk couldn't opened easily. No back up camera!Budget
7.7
Good
26 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
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7.6
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7.6
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6.6
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8.0 Very good
Jan 2020
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It was very straight forward and the staff was friendly and helpful10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Pick up was quick, drop off was easier. The insurance through kayak is much more bang for buck, budget even told us this. Their rate was 50 a day and kayaks was 72 for the 9 days. Was a good piece of mind becasue with 1600 miles you never know what can happen10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Competitive rates.Cons:
Nil10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Last minute reservation with budget. Pick up and check in was quick and easy. Great service and car was economic for duration of the trip.Cons:
When checking the vehicle for dents and scratches I preferred if a agent would do a walk around with the person renting the car but they didn’t.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2018
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Car was newer and clean. Long wait to pick up, but all else went very well.9.2 Wonderful
May 2017
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Car was spotless, comfortable and the service was efficient and quickCons:
Insurance pricing a little crazy. $3000 excess seems a little outta whackAce Rental Cars
7.6
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
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7.5
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7.6
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
Europcar
7.6
Good
13 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.4
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3.6 Poor
Mar 2019
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The hours on the website was wrong, was not specified that both a licence and a passport would be required. Hideen fees.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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The fuel charge5.2 Fair
Jun 2017
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At the Sydney drop off they tried to charge me for previous damage. They wouldn't resolve it, so I cancelled the second rental in Cairns with them. I took video when I picked up and dropped off the car , and I told them I had the video. So far they haven't tried billing me for the damage. I recommend you us a more reputable company.6.0 Okay
Jan 2017
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Convenient pickup location near arrivals Friendly and helpful staff Dropoff was quick and easy once we had descended into the depths of the underground car park (Pullman Hotel in central Sydney) Car was clean and mobile - although small even after our upgradeCons:
Very slow pickup - took over half an hour to complete paperwork although there was no queue. For us, it was a big comparison with Launceston (Tasmania) Europcar where we had rented the week before and where pickup was almost instantaneous (to be fair, Launceston is a much smaller airport). Price increased more than expected over original booking - 30% (of total car price) extra charge was applied for picking up at Sydney airport.8.0 Very good
Jan 2017
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The Mitsubishi AX was good for accommodating 5 passengers in comfort. Though it struggles with fair luggage for 5.Cons:
No satnav/gps. And it was a little underpowered.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
Thrifty
7.3
Good
16 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.1
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6.0 Okay
Jan 2020
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The class of vehicle i booked was not available, yet I was charged the full amount BEFORE being informed that the full size SUV was not available. When I wanted to compare other options and cost, I was told to wait (with a 1 year old baby, after a 14 he flight) and ignored for an hour. Staff was short, rude and not interested in providing information. When I offered to return the nexr day to collect the class of vehicle I booked, that was also declined. I eventually got a smaller car, that forced me to change my family holiday plans, required the use of a second vehicle for 5 days.Cons:
I should've received the car I booked, or provided with alternatives. I use Thrifty aften (4 times a year, for about 3 months in total) but will reconsider my options in future10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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The staff member we dealt with at Sydney Airport could not have been better. She was helpful, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Well done Thrifty for employing the nicest staff!!Cons:
The whole process was flawless, great service.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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Very helpful staff,2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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Nothing !!! They could not provide the car that I booked and paid for in advance. They stated that a Mercedez and a Toyota are the same categorie ( which they are NOT) So they cancelled my 2 reservations and I had to find a different alternative. Very in professional I travel to many countries and I will NEVER use them again. Now I have to get my money refunded let see how that goes.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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The front desk was very helpful in making sure our group got the best SUV for our needs. The staff at return was incredibly quick and friendly.Cons:
Instructions on which terminal is best for returning cars would have been helpful. We had to take the bus 4km because we dropped off the car at the domestic, instead of the international terminal.4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2018
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Disliked the fact that trifty charge u access even if not at fault. They force u to get access reduction. Lady who served was arrogant and rude. Will not be hiring from thrifty ever again.East Coast Car Rentals
7.2
Good
11 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.5
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2023
8.0 Very good
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
8.0 Very good
Mar 2019
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Good10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Staff was helpful and friendly.2.0 Poor
May 2022
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48 Ross Smith Ave
+61 2 9493 4190
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
3.6 Poor
Jan 2018
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Waiting time at pickup was incredibly long - have never seen that before. 2 hour wait to pick up!7.6 Good
Jul 2017
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valueCons:
the return place is not easy to find, i spend nearly 1 hour for finding the place to return my car and also the traffic there10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Multiple drivers at no extra cost6.0 Okay
Nov 2015
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I liked the car.Cons:
I did not like the price and eventually ended up returning it early (which I had to pay a $30 early-return fee for). I reserved it online for $169.00 but by the time I got to the counter at the airport, I was paying over $600 for the rental for 6 days. I could have rented a GPS (which I needed bc in a foreign country) for $20 a day (pricing is way too high for this) or upgraded for another $10-$11 per day on the car (basically forcing the upgrade). The insurance was around $47 per day which would have put me up to around $870ish for the rental so I opted out of that, which led to being worried the whole time about other drivers who might damage the car in some way, leading me to have to pay for any damage that might have happened (was warned I might have to pay $6000 if damage occurred - higher because of upgrade). This was a vacation and I definitely was not expecting to pay so much for the rental car (money could have gone towards vacation activities). Hertz strikes me as a company that strives to always have the lowest prices on kayak and the other travel sites so they can get max customers in the door and then charge them for everything under the sun after that. I will definitely be comparing prices a little more closely from now on.One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
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Corner of O'Riordan Street &, Bourke Rd
+61 134 7336
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Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
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251 Coward Street, Sydney Airport, Mascot, Australia
+61 2 8005 6696
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Feb 2024
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8.0 Very good
Aug 2023
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
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Terminal 1 building - Airport Drive, Mascot
61 2 92079400
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Off Airport Level 4, 338 King Street
+61 2 8355 1933
Sydney International Airport
+61 2 8355 1933
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72A Parramatta Rd, Granville NSW
+61 411 816 810
Shop 1/36/42 Levey St, Wolli Creek NSW , Australia
+61 1300 853 150
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4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2022
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48 Ross Smith Ave
+61 1800 501 934
Sydney Intl Ap
+61 2 9582 1722
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Sydney airport
+61 1800 150 850
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Ground Level Car Park
+61 2 8303 2282
Terminal Building
+61 2 8303 2282
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598 Princes Highway Rockdale
+61 450 233 070
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4/221-223 O'Riordan St
61-2-8338-1055
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1/336 King Street
+61 131381
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Ground Floor Terminal 2
+61 293 527 466
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Ground Level Car Park
+61 2 8303 2282
In Terminal Building
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Serviced By Redspot
+61 8335 4700
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215 O'Riordan Street
1800 808 122
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Sydney Airport Kingsford Smith SYD
+61 2 8338 1055
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Holiday Inn Sydney Airport, Corner of O'Riordan Street & Bourke Rd
+61 134733
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3 Ross Smith Ave
+61 414 000 111
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Sydney Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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